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South Lyon East High School

52000 10 MILE RD, SOUTH LYON, MI 48178South Lyon Community Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,174
Students
Total enrolled
94%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 9% vs nat'l
$14,642
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
20.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 35% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,174 students in grades 09–12 in SOUTH LYON, Michigan.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,642 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

South Lyon East High School is a very large high in SOUTH LYON, Michigan, serving grades 09–12 with 1,174 students. The district invests $14,642 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 19% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 94% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at South Lyon East High School

1,174
Total Students
20.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
19%
Free Lunch
57
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution563 male · 611 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility19%
National avg 52% · 228 students
Student Composition
78%
Asian6%
White78%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black5%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 263225001837

Academic Outcomes at South Lyon East High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
94%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 61th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48178

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,642Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,642
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,442
Student Support$2,782
Administration$1,757
Operations$2,196
Other$1,464
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,642 spent per student, an estimated $6,486 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
31%
State government
63.6%
Local (property tax)
30.7%
Federal programs
5.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 94% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 19% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sharon J Hardy Elementary SchoolWilliam A Pearson ElementaryKent Lake Elementary SchoolWilliam A Brummer Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Millennium Middle SchoolCentennial Middle School
↓
High School
South Lyon High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyOakland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSouth Lyon Community Schools →
Phone: (248)573-8700
NCES ID: 263225001837
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SOUTH LYON seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in South Lyon Community Schools
High
South Lyon High School
1,293 students · 09–12
● 46 opp16% FRL
Mid
Millennium Middle School
1,039 students · 06–08
● 46 opp17% FRL
Mid
Centennial Middle School
865 students · 06–08
● 46 opp18% FRL
Elem
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
599 students · KG–05
● 46 opp10% FRL
Elem
William A Pearson Elementary
565 students · KG–05
● 46 opp17% FRL
Elem
Kent Lake Elementary School
509 students · KG–05
● 46 opp24% FRL
Elem
William A Brummer Elementary School
506 students · KG–05
● 46 opp20% FRL
Elem
Sayre Elementary School
502 students · KG–05
● 46 opp15% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
52000 10 MILE RD, SOUTH LYON, MI 48178
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.